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Weather trend - Warmer days on the way

Weather trend
Warmer days on the way

UK and Ireland temperature map for 17 March showing highs around 12 °C in Scotland, 13 °C in Ireland, and up to 16 °C in parts of England.

Temperature map for 18 March showing slightly warmer conditions across the UK, with highs near 17 °C in England and around 12–13 °C in Scotland and Ireland.

UK and Ireland temperature map for 19 March showing highs around 17 °C in England and Wales, 15 °C in Ireland, and around 10–11 °C in northern Scotland.

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Tuesday sees temperatures starting to rise.

After a brief return to more wintry conditions, temperatures are trending upwards for the week.

By Wednesday, daily highs approach 20 °C in southern Wales and large parts of central England. Things do remain a little cooler in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, though still reaching double-digits.

This is thanks to stubborn cloud cover and occassional rain over the two countries.

From Monday, into Tuesday, strong gusting winds remain a factor too. These ease into Tuesday afternoon for England and Wales before gradually falling away in Ireland and Scotland by Wednesday.

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